Pseudonyms

Acanthamoeba culture - parasitic investigation

Collection Requirements

Corneal scraping - Cultured directly on culture media at bedside (see note).

Requires own tube?

Yes

Department

Microbiology

Availability

2-3 Days

Reference Laboratory

St Vincent's Hospital Pathology Level 2, IPS Building 41 Victoria Parade Fitzroy, Vic 3065. tel 03 9288 2888 Fax 03 9288 4224

Fee

AUD $25 not Medicare rebatable

Notes

Ring the Microbiology Department for a collection kit

Test code: ACANT

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